Operations Officer/Assistant Operations Officer Job in Boston, Massachusetts Us
Manage the customer service and operations functions of the branch. Responsible for the integrity of branch operations. Provide knowledge, skill and specialized support to issues involving personnel administration, staff development as well as the service and sales culture of branch banking. Create, implement, and promote an environment that fosters quality customer service. Provide operational support to areas involving business development and portfolio administration. Ensure regulatory compliance and staff adherence to all Bank policies and procedures.
- Direct the operations functions of the branch. Support business development colleagues, and perform marketing activities as needed in efforts to achieve branch growth and profitability goals.
- Ensure that the branch consistently complies with all Bank policies and procedures, as well as Banking regulations, and in doing so insures that the branch effectively manages the risks associated with each customer relationship. Utilize good judgment to ensure that any potential loss situation that could adversely affect the Bank is given an adequate level of visibility with senior management as well as appropriate units within the Bank. Ensure daily review of risk management reports.
- Ensure sound operating conditions are maintained in the branch by timely completion of branch certifications and operational reviews and corrective action is taken to resolve identified issues.
- Participate with the Regional Management in determining customer objectives and quality of service. Manage sales and service goals to expected levels of performance.
- Provide guidance and assistance to branch colleagues in resolving procedural and personnel administration problems. Provide instruction and training to branch staff on Bank procedures, new products and services and banking regulations. Conducts on-going training/cross training and coaching.
- Handle branch personnel issues, manage to approved FTE, and ensure performance reviews/evaluations of the branch’s non-officer staff and Officers as assigned, are completed timely, objectively and with proper emphasis on individual development, coaching skills, customer service skills, and sales/referral activities.
- Establish, track and manage branch service and cross sales/referral goals.
- Ensure quality customer service. Meet with staff on regular basis, discussing new and existing products, service productivity and client relations/satisfaction. Advise management on issues affecting customer service ensuring the timely research and resolution of problems. Identify and recommend methods to improve effectiveness, efficiency and program(s) productivity.
- May manage a portfolio of accounts and maintains ongoing client relationships. Ensure quality service to existing accounts by becoming the primary resource for the bank/client relationship. Keep clients informed of new products and services that may be suited to their needs and provide advice on portfolio management and/or enhancements.
- May serve as Safety and/or Security Officer for the branch.
- Interact in an effective and professional manner with all levels of Bank personnel, corporate and bank clients demonstrating commitment to quality customer service.
- Represent the Bank by actively participating in outside civic and community affairs, business and industry-related organizations, and other professional activities as appropriate.
- Recommend hires, transfers, terminations, salary adjustments, performance standards and reviews. Approve employee daily time records, work assignments, vacations, sick pay, etc.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Education: College degree a plus.
· Experience: Three to five years experience in a similar capacity with management/supervisory responsibilities. Comprehensive knowledge of all aspects of branch service functions. Thorough knowledge of bank policies and procedures. General knowledge of complex support systems, branch efficiency and productivity methods, and personnel policies and procedures.
· Skills/Ability: Good management skills with emphasis on planning, organization and scheduling.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Bi-lingual English and Chinese (Mandarin or Cantonese) preferred.
How to Apply: Please send resume to jobs@cathaybank.com
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